FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - The countdown is on — just ONE month until the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 10. Take small steps now to get ready: Adjust sleep schedules a little each week, gather school supplies and organize backpacks, keep learning going with 20 minutes of reading or math each day, mark important school dates on your family calendar, and start practicing morning routines. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing year!
Greetings HAE Families!
We wanted to share a few important updates and reminders with our families.
Active Assailant Drill
Today, Hendricks Avenue Elementary conducted an active assailant drill in accordance with state safety requirements. Our students and staff did a wonderful job following procedures and practicing our school safety protocols.
Friends of Hendricks & PTA Meeting – August 20, 2026
Tomorrow, Friends of Hendricks and the PTA will hold a meeting in the auditorium from 6:00–7:00 p.m. Please note that there will not be a morning session.
Please see the attached flyer for additional information.
Cub Scouts Meeting – August 20, 2026
There will also be a Cub Scouts meeting tomorrow in the cafeteria at 6 p.m. Please see the attached flyer for additional details.
Thank you for your continued support of Hendricks Avenue Elementary and our school community.
Have a great evening!
Hendricks Avenue Elementary
Greetings Hendricks Avenue Families! ❤️🤍💙🦅
Attached you will find our newsletter for the Week of August 17, 2026!
📖 CLICK HERE: WEEK OF AUGUST 17, 2026 NEWSLETTER!
Greetings HAE Families!
We hope everyone is having a wonderful start to the school year! We wanted to share a few important updates and reminders with our families.
Fire Drill
Today, Hendricks Avenue Elementary conducted an evacuation (fire) drill in accordance with state safety requirements. Our students and staff did a wonderful job following procedures and safely evacuating the building.
Arrival & Dismissal Safety Reminder
As we continue working together to ensure a safe arrival and dismissal for everyone, our crossing guard has asked us to remind families of the following:
• Please do not turn left into the car line or enter ahead of vehicles already waiting in line. All vehicles should enter the car line by turning right and following the established traffic pattern. Cutting into the line can create unsafe conditions, particularly for students and families using the crosswalk.
• Please reduce your speed when exiting campus and traveling through the designated school crossing zones. These areas are especially busy during arrival and dismissal, and we want to ensure the safety of our students, families, staff, and crossing guards.
School Lunch Reminder
We also want to make families aware of an important update regarding school meals. Hendricks Avenue Elementary is a non-CEP school. Unlike last school year, there is no grace period this year for students who do not have funds available in their meal accounts, including newly enrolled or transferring students.
Students without available meal funds will receive the district's designated Non-Reimbursable Meal Option, which consists of a sun butter and jelly sandwich and a 4 oz. juice.
We encourage families to check their child's meal account and ensure funds are available for school meals. If you believe your child may qualify for free or reduced-price meals, please complete the appropriate meal application as soon as possible.
Thank you for your attention to these important updates and for helping us keep our Eagles safe, supported, and ready to learn each day.
Have a great evening!
Hendricks Avenue Elementary
Greetings Hendricks Avenue Families! ❤️🤍💙🦅
Attached you will find our newsletter for the Week of August 10, 2026!
Inside, you'll find important updates, upcoming events, reminders, and information to help your family have a successful start to the school year.
📖 CLICK HERE: WEEK OF AUGUST 10, 2026 NEWSLETTER!
🚗 Dismissal Reminder🚗
This is a friendly reminder to scan the QR code or use the link below to let Hendricks Avenue Elementary know how your child will be going home. Completing this information helps us ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for every student.
Thank you for helping us keep our Eagles safe! ❤️🤍💙🦅
CLICK HERE FOR DISMISSAL LINK!
Greetings Hendricks Avenue Families! ❤️🤍💙🦅
Our Welcome Back Newsletter is here! Please take a few minutes to review it for important back-to-school information, including Orientation times, PTA information, important dates, supply information, and much more to help your family prepare for an amazing school year.
Read the newsletter here:
CLICK HERE: HAE WELCOME BACK NEWSLETTER!
Hendricks Avenue Families,
Just a friendly reminder that Community Education registration closes on August 2! Be sure to reserve your child's spot before classes fill. No late registrations will be accepted.
Register here:
https://duvalschools.arux.app/
Greetings Hendricks Avenue Families,
Registration for our Community Education After-School Enrichment Program is now open through August 2!
We are excited to offer a variety of engaging after-school enrichment classes for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade, including two brand-new courses this year!
Please don't wait to register. Classes fill quickly, and late registration cannot be accepted due to district policy.
Visit the registration link below to view available classes and reserve your child's spot today!
https://duvalschools.arux.app/
We look forward to another year of learning, exploring, and growing with our Eagles!
Registration for our Community Education After-School Enrichment Program is now open through August 2!
We are excited to offer a variety of engaging after-school enrichment classes for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade, including two brand-new courses this year!
Please don't wait to register. Classes fill quickly, and late registration cannot be accepted due to district policy.
Visit the registration link below to view available classes and reserve your child's spot today!
https://duvalschools.arux.app/
We look forward to another year of learning, exploring, and growing with our Eagles!
Hello Hendricks Families!
This is a friendly reminder that we will be conducting our Kindergarten Screenings next week. If you have not yet signed up, please use the link below to reserve your child's screening time.
Please note that participation in the Kindergarten Screening is completely optional, but we highly encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity.
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet a kindergarten teacher, tour a kindergarten classroom, and allow us to get to know your child before the school year begins.
We look forward to welcoming our future Hendricks Eagles and partnering with your family for a successful kindergarten experience!
Kindergarten Screening Dates:
📅 July 20–23
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Sign up using the link below:
KINDERGARTEN SCREENER SIGN-UP LINK!
🦅 We can't wait to meet our future Hendricks Eagles! ❤️💙
COMMUNITY MEETING – District leadership will be hosting a community meeting to discuss the Superintendent's recommendation for boundary changes involving several Southside and Arlington area elementary schools. The boundary changes are related to the planned construction of two new elementary schools: Spring Park and Hogan Spring-Glen. Members of the community will have an opportunity to provide comments before the final recommendation is presented to the School Board. This meeting, which is open to the public, will take place on Tuesday, June 23, at 6 PM at the Schultz Center, located at 4019 Boulevard Center Drive. For background information, visit: https://www.duvalschools.org/article/2631361
REGISTER FOR A BUS TODAY - Bus registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. All students who plan to ride a school bus next year must be registered in advance, including students enrolled in self-contained ESE programs. Families are encouraged to register as early as possible to help ensure a smooth start to the school year. Registration forms are available in Focus. For step-by-step instructions on how to complete the process, visit: www.duvalschools.org/busregistration
We welcome you to learn more about Hendricks Avenue Elementary School.
Questions? Call us 904.346.5610. We are happy to help.
Questions? Call us 904.346.5610. We are happy to help.
Hello HAE Families! This is Principal Rose-Hamann and I am so excited to finally be able to message you! I will send a longer email with more updates soon. For now, 2025-2026 School Supply Lists can be found at:
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/haes/page/supply-lists/